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State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

UPPCS · Question 122

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): During the 20th century, poverty and poor people became the subject of our concern and duty. Reason (R): Strategically there was lack of targeted actions due to which this issue got momentum. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (A) is true but (R) is false
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is false but (R) is true
  4. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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Answer: (A) (A) is true but (R) is false

Explanation

Poverty became a central policy concern in the 20th century. The claim that a lack of targeted action gave the issue momentum is not a valid reason. (Verify with the official key.)